Nordstrom, Inc. announced executive leadership appointments in the company's merchandising and store organizations, effective immediately. Jamie Nordstrom was appointed chief merchandising officer. Nordstrom previously served as the company's chief stores officer and brings more than 28 years of experience to the position.

Throughout his tenure, Nordstrom has held leadership positions across several areas of the business, including merchandising, store operations, Nordstrom.com and NordstromRack.com. He will continue to serve as a member of the company's executive team and will report to Pete Nordstrom, president and chief brand officer. Jamie Nordstrom replaces Teri Bariquit who retired earlier this year.Fanya Chandler was appointed president, Nordstrom stores, a role in which she will oversee the strategy and execution of the company's Nordstrom stores.

Chandler has held several leadership positions across the organization during her nearly 32 years with Nordstrom, and most recently served as senior vice president and regional manager of the company's Southwest region. She will join the company's executive team and will report to Pete Nordstrom. Gemma Lionello was appointed to the newly created role of president, Nordstrom Rack, a role in which she will oversee the strategy and execution of the company's Nordstrom Rack stores.

In this role, she will advance the company's efforts to provide customers with great brands at great prices and expand the Rack's reach and convenience with new stores in key markets. Throughout her 35-year tenure with the company, Lionello has served in numerous executive positions, including general merchandise manager, and spent 11 years working within the retailer's Nordstrom Rack business. She most recently worked as senior vice president and regional manager of the company's Northeast region.

She will join the company's executive team and will report to Pete Nordstrom.